Congenital Heart Disease
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Congenital heart disease is an alteration in the structure of the heart present from birth. It ranges from mild defects that barely cause discomfort to more complex malformations that require specialized care.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist is the main go-to professional in children, along with the cardiovascular surgeon when an intervention is required and the neonatologist in newborns.
Signs that may appear:
- Bluish coloring of the lips or skin
- Fatigue or difficulty feeding in babies
- Shortness of breath or slow growth
When should you seek care? With murmurs, unusual tiredness when eating, or a bluish tone in a baby, an early evaluation is advisable. Seeing the specialist makes it possible to closely follow the development of the affected person's heart.
Data on 2,764 doctors who treat congenital heart disease
Which specialist treats congenital heart disease?
Congenital heart disease in children is managed by a pediatric cardiologist, supported by a pediatrician and, if surgery is needed, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon. A neonatologist may be involved for newborns. You can book with a pediatric cardiologist near you.
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Doctors specialized in congenital heart disease
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital heart disease?
Congenital heart disease is an alteration in the structure of the heart present from birth. It ranges from mild defects that barely cause discomfort to more complex malformations that require specialized care.
Which doctor treats congenital heart disease?
Congenital heart disease in children is managed by a pediatric cardiologist, supported by a pediatrician and, if surgery is needed, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon. A neonatologist may be involved for newborns. You can book with a pediatric cardiologist near you.